Hawboldt Industries is a Canadian-owned, entrepreneurial, globally recognized company located in Chester, Nova Scotia, where we have been a fully operational facility with engineering, sales and manufacturing departments all under one roof since 1906.
We design it. We build it.
#lightest #strongest #smartest #marine
Our skilled trades, engineering expertise, professionalism, project management experience and in-house capabilities make us the preferred choice for global engineered marine equipment including launch & recovery systems for marine exploration, marine cranes, and deck equipment for workboats, patrol boats, ocean science and recreational vessels.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Mechanical Technician
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU
- Competitive compensation
- Professional development opportunities – be part of a team that values your contributions and recognizes the impact you make on the business
- Comprehensive benefits – health, medical, dental, vision, paramedical, HSA
- Company-match RRSP
- Witness the design, building and testing of our equipment which is involved in some of the biggest, coolest projects in the world
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE COOL PROJECTS DESIGNED AND BUILT
- LS-24 light-weight aluminum winches for the R/V Shackleford research and hydrographic survey vessel
- 20-Ton capacity hose handling marine cranes complete with dual winches, wireless remote controls, and built in electric hydraulic power units for Shell Deer Park
- Containerized AUV Launch and Recovery System (LARS) to the University of Gothenburg for their Antarctic mission
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Interpret engineering drawings to assemble fabricated and purchased parts for manufacturing our equipment
- Follow projects from initial assembly to testing
- Participate in static and dynamic testing of finished equipment
WHO YOU ARE
- Previous experience in assembling hydraulic and mechanical systems is essential
- Proven experience interpreting blueprints to assembly heavy equipment in an manufacturing environment
- Hands on troubleshooting, repair, adjustment, overhaul, and maintenance of heavy equipment
- Licensed Mechanic and/or equivalent training/experience
- Intellectually curious, passionate about learning and being the best
- Sense of urgency, highly responsive and oriented towards action
- Can-do attitude, and respond in all situations with a positive and energized attitude
- Willing and able to work overtime
WHAT TO DO NEXT
Apply to this exciting position by sending your resume.
Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, your application will not consider.
We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring process. Accommodations due to accessibility are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process.
The above summary is to be used as a guideline only and may not incorporate all functions of the job.
No phone calls please.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Experience:
- Mechanical assembly: 1 year (preferred)
- interpreting blueprints: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
